For Sale: A Modernist Gem in New Canaan + A Posh Park Avenue Abode

1. This Eliot Noyes-designed home is one of Connecticut’s finest architectural treasures.

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In the mid-twentieth century, a number of influential architects, including Marcel Breuer, Philip Johnson, and Eliot Noyes, settled in New Canaan, Connecticut. Together, they helped turn the bucolic town into a haven for mid-century modern design, peppering the landscape with sleek, sophisticated homes inspired by Walter Gropius—founder of the Bauhaus and a pioneer of Modernist architecture.

: Photo via William Pitt/Sotheby’s International Realty

: Photo via William Pitt/Sotheby’s International Realty

Among those stunning New Canaan homes is this 6,275-square-foot, five-bedroom residence. Designed by Noyes in 1950, the architectural gem has been thoughtfully renovated by builder David Prutting and architect Joeb Moore. The spacious home features all of the Modernist hallmarks—a fluid open floor plan, walls of glass, and crisp, clean interiors—making it the ideal venue for a collection of mid-century modern furniture. The residence’s most recent inhabitants opted for streamlined forms, including a Le Corbusier-style bench and elbow chairs by Hans Wegner. Natural materials, including wood and stone, add warmth to the home, while strengthening the connection between the structure and its lush surroundings.

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: Photo via William Pitt/Sotheby’s International Realty

The striking residence is set on 2.8 acres designed by the landscape architect Reed Hilderbrand. In addition to the main residence, the property includes the original pool house and a cabana. The home is listed for $7.9 million. Click here to view the full listing.

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Shop the Look:

Clockwise from top left: Milo Baughman attributed bench with button tufted seat. Offered by RoyLe Miami; Pair of step tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Offered by Tom Robinson Modern; Early Florence Knoll "Parallel Bar" sofa, circa 1960. Offered by Objects20c; Judith Godwin “Harlem,” 1981. Offered by Gerald Peters Gallery.

2. You can’t beat this Park Avenue residence’s city views.

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This opulent Park Avenue apartment boasts unmatched views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park. Located in a historic building designed by Lafayette A. Goldstone in 1928, the three-bedroom residence retains many original architectural details, including wood floors and period fixtures and moldings.

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: Photo via Sotheby’s International Realty

The light-filled home features a handsome entryway; a spacious living room, replete with a wood-burning fireplace; a library outfitted with custom cabinetry and a second wood-burning fireplace; and a formal dining room. The residence’s classic interiors serve as an ideal backdrop for a mix of refined antique. Chippendale furniture mingles with modern pieces, including Deco-style coffee tables and a pair of organic glass vases in the living room, while Regency furniture reigns supreme in the elegant dining room.